What is the Dow Jones& the Nasdaq?

Many people refer to the Dow (Jones) and the Nasdaq when talking about the stock market. "The Dow Jones" refers to the DJIA (not to be confused with the Dow Jones and Co. that publishes The Wall St...
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What do the NASDAQ numbers mean?

NASDAQ, as defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica, is "an American stock market that handles electronic securities trading around the world." According to NASDAQ itself, the acronym is short for N...
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What does the Nasdaq number mean?

The NASDAQ number is a composite number representing information about the state of the stock market. Knowing what this number means can help determine what is done with individual or corporate sto...
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What is the difference between the NYSE& Nasdaq in terms of
market capitalization of stocks?

In terms of market capitalization of stocks, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq represent two of the world's largest stock exchanges. In 2008, the combined market cap exceeded $11 tr...
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